1. What does the Watt family leave their home to do as described by Mrs. Watts?
(a) Get supplies from the store.
(b) See a car.
(c) Get a new dog.
(d) Go find a doctor.

2. Which of following is NOT a remedy for arthritis.
(a) Drink a honey, vinegar and moonshine mixutre.
(b) Whip your face with a rabbit's foot.
(c) Use a magnet to draw it out of your body.
(d) Make tea from alfalfa seeds or leaves.

3. What is crucial when making splits?
(a) Picking the correct timber.
(b) Making each split even.
(c) Making clean cuts.
(d) Making the splits long enough.

4. What is NOT included in the article 'Rope, Straw, and Feathers are to Sleep on?'
(a) Places to buy your own hand crafted feather bed.
(b) Pictures.
(c) Instructions.
(d) Diagrams.

5. Why is green wood put on after the fire has caught?
(a) It was easier to find.
(b) It gives the food a better taste.
(c) It gives off more heat and lasts longer.
(d) It saves the seasoned wood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of 'Wood,' what does the author say is the most vital factor in determining the way of life of a self-sufficient people in a particular area?

2. What do you do with the meat after it is off the bone?

3. What is the process of laying fruit out on trays in front of the fire called?

4. What kind of coals were used for bleaching according to Mrs. Carrie Dillard Garrison, because they held heat longer and stayed alive longer?

5. Which of these is NOT used as an acceptable wood for making the chairs?

(see the answer key)

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